MovMeant is for everyBODY (ALL LEVELS). All our bodies are meant to move! Bodies in motion are essential for our health and spirit. It instantly improves our mood, creates healthier body image, self esteem and makes for a fun way to lower stress and anxiety. MovMEANT improves cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, balance and coordination but most importantly it’s a creative release towards clarity and peace of mind. MovMeant is an intimate internal inquiry. Everyone can gain greater insight from this practice. It only requires an open mind and a body willing to move it’s way through emotional discharge. It is a free form physical experience helpful in gaining greater understanding of your ever-changing self through sensory and energetic systems. All classes and workshops are ALL LEVELS, ages 16 and up is recommended unless otherwise noted.

Every movement practice will challenge the body in obvious ways. Moving your body, getting the blood flowing and sweat glowing is never a bad idea. The element that differs a dance class from a MovMeant experience is it’s therapeutic-like healing aspect which takes the practitioner to another level of self awareness and inner cleansing. MovMeant is NOT about perfecting steps or keeping up with choreography. It’s about using the physical outer experience to connect us to our inner ones. The body and mind are so interconnected that change in one directly impacts the other when approached consciously. MovMEANT is explored primarily though felt sense as a tool to help guide the practitioner towards a greater understanding of self, rather than showcasing the latest choreography or keeping up with dance steps. These classes provide a safe space under qualified guidance and direction that greatly encourages self expression, individual pacing, and nurtures your BEYOUtiful YOUniqueness to shine!

MovMeant is rooted in the power of breath and vocalization. Unlocking the throat chakra is at the core of this empowering practice. Tamara guides her students through breath-to-movement creative explorative exercises and lightly choreographed movement sequences to assist in activating your felt sense. This is done without labels, rules, or expectations, within a non judgement zone inviting YOU to be unapologetically YOU.

Tamara guides, but you decide! Classes and workshops are ALL LEVELS unless otherwise noted. MovMeant is YOUR practice first and foremost. YOU choose how far you want to dig in. Students are always encouraged to take it at their own pace and comfort level. Your breath is your internal music setting the pace for your practice as the movement allows your spirit to run wild. This invigorating combo of breath to movement within an openly structured class provides a space for the spirit to dance and the rest is your primitive organism performing natures magic!

Tamara’s guided classes and workshops are one of a kind. She guides her classes/ workshops/ intensives through intuitive teaching. By observing her students closely and providing a safe environment to play, an honest conversation unfolds. Tamara has been teaching all styles of movement for over 20 years and has been a professional and world class athlete/ dancer/ contortionist/ gymnast/ rhythmic gymnast/ aerialist/ artist/ choreographer/ yoga practitioner for well over 35 years (refer to bio). All she shares comes from her personal experiences, her daily practice and life lessons. As she evolves, so do her teachings, so prepare to always be surprised and challenged to explore deeper. Open minds and open hearts are strongly encouraged. The more vulnerable the approach, the more discovery unfolds.